That blows!!!! There used to be some really cool local shops here too, but most closed down. There are still a couple good ones left that do R/C cars, the rest are big box units.We barely have any left in this corner of Pa. Most are closer to Pittsburgh but far & thin. Makes it a pain to find a good kit or anything for the slot cars.
I remember one that had electric hydraulic kits with switches for model cars!!! It was awesome as kids building stuff to mimic the older guys in their juiced up lowriders.